Inteligencia de Cancelaciones de Vuelos
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| # | Airport | Cancelled | Rate |
|---|
No cancellation data available for 2026
Airline Baggage Mishandling
Which airlines lose the most luggage? Rankings based on BTS mishandled baggage reports.
| # | Airline | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Airlines | 1.7% |
| 2 | Southwest Airlines | 2.1% |
| 3 | Spirit Airlines | 2.1% |
| 4 | JetBlue Airways | 2.1% |
| 5 | Delta Air Lines | 2.1% |
| 6 | Alaska Airlines | 2.2% |
| 7 | American Airlines | 2.2% |
| 8 | Frontier Airlines | 2.3% |
< 2%
2-4%
4-6%
> 6%
"Mishandled" includes bags that are lost, damaged, delayed, or pilfered. Source: DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
Why Flights Get Cancelled
Severe storms, snow, fog, high winds — the #1 cause of cancellations
Crew issues, maintenance, aircraft swaps, scheduling conflicts
Air traffic control delays, runway closures, airspace congestion
Security incidents, bird strikes, medical emergencies, volcanic ash
Your Rights When a Flight is Cancelled
- Full refund — If cancelled, you're entitled to a full cash refund (not just vouchers) if you choose not to fly
- Meals & lodging — Airlines must cover meals and hotel for overnight delays caused by the airline
- Rebooking — Free rebooking on the next available flight, including on partner airlines
- EU261 compensation — Up to €600 for flights departing EU airports (3+ hour delay)
FAQs
Which month has the most flight cancellations?
January and February typically see the highest cancellation rates due to winter storms. June-August also see spikes from thunderstorms. October is historically the best month for on-time performance.
Does a higher cancellation rate mean an airport is bad?
Not necessarily. Weather-prone locations (like Chicago O'Hare in winter) have higher cancellations but excellent airports otherwise. The cancellation rate reflects weather and traffic patterns more than airport quality.
How can I minimize cancellation risk?
Book morning flights (they're less likely to be cancelled), avoid connections at weather-prone hubs in winter, and sign up for FlightQueue alerts to get early notice of potential disruptions.